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CE57 VZY

2007 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,922 mi
Last recorded169,922 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 VZY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 169,922 miles

Engine oil level over maximum

Front Head lamp beam patterns poor due to lens deterioration

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar link rod rubbers deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner CV boot boot deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar link rod rubbers deteriorated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar link worn with slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 169,922 miles

Engine oil level over maximum

Front Head lamp beam patterns poor due to lens deterioration

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar link rod rubbers deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner CV boot boot deteriorated

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar link rod rubbers deteriorated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar link worn with slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 166,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 162,338 miles

Front Windscreen wipers poor

Nearside Front Inner CV boot leaking grease

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 157,060 miles

Rear Brake pads & discs worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Play in lower suspension ball joint

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear most bush deteriorated

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear most bush deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2020 150,934 miles

Nearside Front Inner C/V boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Nearside Front Play in lower suspension ball joint

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre unevenly worn on inner edge & perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pads worn to limit

Fail 8 Jun 2020 150,934 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner C/V boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Nearside Front Play in lower suspension ball joint

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn to limit, perished & cracked

Offside Rear Tyre unevenly worn on inner edge & perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pads worn to limit

Pass 13 Jun 2019 145,875 miles

Engine oil level over maximum

Front Tyres perished in tread section

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Nearside Front Slight play in lower suspension ball joint

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre perished and worn unevenly

Offside Windscreen wiper poor

Rear Inner brake pads worn

Fail 29 May 2019 145,749 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine oil level over maximum

Front Tyres perished in tread section

Front subframe braket bolts x 3 missing

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Nearside Front Slight play in lower suspension ball joint

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre perished and worn unevenly

Offside Windscreen wiper poor

Rear Inner brake pads worn

Pass 22 Jun 2018 137,702 miles

Nearside front lower ball joint cover perished

Slight wear/play in both front lower arms rear bushings

Slight wear/play in both front lower ball joints

Fail 18 Jun 2018 137,696 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Through cut on inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front lower ball joint cover perished

Slight fluctuation on front brakes

Slight wear/play in both front lower arms rear bushings

Slight wear/play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 23 Jun 2017 126,423 miles

Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside rear shock absorber oozing some fluid

Pass 21 Jun 2016 112,027 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 105,283 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 105,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 93,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 93,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 83,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 83,111 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 70,454 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2012 63,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 43,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,230 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 38,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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CE57 VZY is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 68,986 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE57 VZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CE57 VZY is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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